For the 2025 school year, there are 383 private schools serving 72,193 students in Kentucky (there are 1,537 public schools, serving 657,239 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Kentucky attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,068 for elementary schools and $9,685 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Kentucky include Louisville Collegiate School, Villa Madonna Academy, and St. Xavier High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 13% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Kentucky Private Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Highview (4 schools), Crescent Hill (3 schools), Klondike (3 schools), Pleasure Ridge Park (3 schools), Garden Springs (2 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked private schools in Kentucky include Louisville Collegiate School, Villa Madonna Academy, and St. Xavier High School.
How many private schools are located in Kentucky?
There are 383 private schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools cost in Kentucky?
The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $9,068 for elementary schools and $9,685 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kentucky?
Approximately 13% of students in Kentucky private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Kentucky go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Kentucky attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
Which private schools in Kentucky are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kentucky include: Christ The King Catholic School vs. Grace Baptist School, Mt. Sterling Christian School vs. Christian Traditional School, Oneida Baptist Institute vs. Oakdale Christian Academy
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